Ok - so I'm still fairly early in this journey and had my first fill yesterday but I thought it would be good for us to list NSVs as inspiration for everyone. I haven't lost a large amount of weight, yet, but am already noticing some things.

1) My wedding band goes on and off without issues. It used to be so tight, I'd have to soap it up to get it off. LOL!

2) I had to fly this weekend and FIT in the seat decently and didn't have to suck in to get the seat belt to click. My butt didn't lift up the armrest between me and the next guy. :ohmy:

3) I have on pants today that are fitting comfortably and they were too tight just weeks ago. I was also able to get on a pair of jeans that I haven't worn since last year. And they zipped and I could BREATHE.

4) When I sit down, I don't feel this big stomach resting on my thighs. I know - terrible, right? I used to feel my big belly on my legs and now it's not as noticeable.

5) Had some "fun" with the hubby and didn't have any problems "reaching" because my belly wasn't in the way.

My favorite recent NSV - I just bought a pair of WHITE crop pants. Now for those of you "triangles" out there who always looked good in white pants - congrats. But for us pears, this was a huge leap. My first pair of white pants since...oh I don't know, grade school?

My favorite NSV - feeling like I fit in and am "normal". People aren't looking or judging the fat girl anymore. And I have to say that the fact that food doesn't seem to have as much of a hold over me anymore is a great reliever. The feeling of having some sort of control of my food issues has been very liberating.

This one sticks in my mind right now.....

Going from a 4-5X top to 2X........

Just went shopping this weekend since I was looking really dumpy in some of the bigger shirts.......Hello summer wear.

Awesome NSVs so far! Keep 'em coming! :ohmy:

I think buying smaller clothes is always a good one! And, feeling like you have a handle on food and won't go crazy - that's a BIGGIE, too!

Toot Toot our own horns......

I love that I don't think about food all day long. In fact I only do when it is meal time and I am hungry. I used to spend the whole day thinking and planning meals snacks, etc.

Fitting into smaller and smaller jeans is also huge. I also get a lot of pleasure out of fitting into the chair with both of my little miniature daschunds at the same time...:ohmy:

Most of my summer clothes from last year are too big although I am going to have to be creative because I am not buying new ones yet!

Most of my summer clothes from last year are too big although I am going to have to be creative because I am not buying new ones yet!

Well it is easier to take them in than to let them out!! :ohmy:

I have been going to thrift stores and getting a few things because I don't want to buy clothes yet either. When I got to a size 14, I bought an expensive pair of jeans because I thought I would never be smaller than 14!! Well then I got into a 12 and thought the same thing. Now I am buying 10s at the thrift store. I will wait until it is hot, to buy summer stuff. Hugs!!!

What the heck is a NSV???? Is that some sort of woman thing??

What the heck is a NSV???? Is that some sort of woman thing??

It's a Non-Scale Victory. Took me a while to figure it out, too. Basically, it's the things that happen while you're losing weight that you notice but are separate from the numbers on a scale.

Although, I could see where you'd think it was a chick thing. LOL!

Fitting into work clothes that I grew out of :tongue_smilie:Yay!

Fun!

Let's see, being able to RUN (yep, I have NEVER been a runner, but I love that now I can). Being able to fit in one of our chairs with both my kids (and they aren't piled up on my lap fighting for space, LOL). Being able to fit comfortably on any ride at Disneyland. Going from a size 22/24 (pants) to a size 10 and from a 26/28 (top) to a Large!! It's awesome to be able to shop ANYWHERE! Being able to wear heels and not feel like my feet are going to fall off, LOL.

Question, how do you get the tickers and markers to post on your messages?????

Question, how do you get the tickers and markers to post on your messages?????

Just click on one of the tickers and it will take you to the website. You have to copy and paste the code after you create your ticker, into the signature section of your profile. Then after that, when you do your updates, it will automatically change it in your profile.

Thank you Donna, I will try that.... I did do that earlier today but it didn't seem to work... and what about your profile picture, how do I get that to show up on my threads or profile, I have one there but can't see it once I am out of my own profile, can't see it in any of my postings or anything.... do you know how to do that?:ohmy:

Thank you Donna, I will try that.... I did do that earlier today but it didn't seem to work... and what about your profile picture, how do I get that to show up on my threads or profile, I have one there but can't see it once I am out of my own profile, can't see it in any of my postings or anything.... do you know how to do that?:ohmy:

Click on "quick links" at the top of this screen.

Click on "edit options"

Then, on the left-hand side, click on "edit avatar"

there you can upload your pic for the avatar